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VU16 XVE

2016 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Worn, Corroded + Grooved Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 102,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Top Ball Joint Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Worn, Corroded + Grooved Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + High Spot. 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + High Spot. 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,460 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VU16 XVE is a 2016 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU16 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU16 XVE registered?

VU16 XVE is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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